Even though the party was long over (last year), I still owe it to myself and the birthday boy to document it on the blog. Buddy turned 2 on 23 June 2016. We had just returned from our Scandinavia Summer holiday then. With barely 1 week to go, we put together a small celebration involving our extended family members and a childhood friend in our estate's function room. We chose an Elmo-themed party as Buddy loves to read Elmo books.
Those who know me know that I am good at outsourcing my … [Read more...]

Planning a child's birthday party is no easy feat, considering in affluent Singapore, some children's birthday parties have become so extravagant that it can chalk up a bomb. For David and I, our intent is always to celebrate our children's birthday milestones with a close circle of family and friends so it need not be elaborate. We also try to keep to a pre-set budget that both of us have agreed on. Having planned no less than 10 major birthday parties … [Read more...]

For some reasons, the 3rd birthday is an important milestone in my books. Partly because I still have in my possession, a faded yellowish b/w photograph of a big, old-fashioned Number 3 butter-cream cake taken on my 3rd birthday at home. Our son Alexander (more affectionately known as 'Buddy' on our blog and social media accounts) turns 3 today. He's our last baby and for that reason alone, this milestone got David and I all sentimental.
We still remember vividly how, … [Read more...]

Preparing for the Future? How about Protecting the Future?
I’m writing this on the day I turn 47.
I’m keenly aware how blessed I am to be celebrating it with my wife and kids. Reason? Three weeks ago, I was at a friend’s wake – she was 39, leaving behind two young daughters of primary school-going age. She had passed-on after battling cancer for a short 1.5 years.
Not too long ago, another ex-colleague had passed-on, leaving his stay-home wife to start looking for odd-jobs to support … [Read more...]

When we go on holidays, we want to be intentionally disconnected, particularly from the stressful demands and deadlines of work and to spend precious time with those closest and dearest. However, there are times where WIFI connectivity during the holidays is important to ensure your holidays go as planned.
As a family who travels with our young kids at least twice a year, we do plan quite thoroughly before our trips. Anything from attraction sites, directions and other essentials are usually … [Read more...]

Stand a chance to win a mini family photo shoot from Natsuki Photography this Mother’s Day!
In honour of all the selfless Moms in our midst, we are so excited for 2 lucky Moms to win a free family photo-shoot each with our family's fav photog - Natsuki Photography!
Natsuki has been photographing childhood and family moments in Singapore for over 5 years. Established in 2012, the dynamic husband and wife team, Natsuki and Francis, is now one of the most sought after … [Read more...]

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Cars, Commuting and Taking Chances:
Whether you own a car or not, chances are that your children will be commuting in a vehicle from time to time. In fact, while we can try our best to ensure our children’s safety in our own cars, at times when we do cab, commute in a friend’s car or travel in a chartered coach during overseas tours, we actually leave the safety of our children in the hands of other drivers. Fact is, even if we … [Read more...]

We all want the best for our baby’s skin and like many parents, I am always on the lookout for products, which are paraben-free, mineral oil free and colourant free. Our trusted pediatrician introduced to us Cetaphil, about a year ago, and we’ve never looked back since!
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All Mommies will concur that packing for vacations for the entire family is no laughing matter, much less packing for winter holiday. How are we supposed to pack light for cold weather travel when we need so many items to keep us toasty? We’re leaving for Hokkaido this week for our first snow trip and after several weeks of planning, I've finally completed my packing list.
The Key to Packing Light
The key to packing light for Winter holiday is layering. Always start with a base … [Read more...]

Just imagine:
Shopping for clothes for the whole family (including the baby) all in one spacious store.
Saving time, money and energy by not rushing to different places to get different clothing.
Choosing from a wide range of stylish, comfy and affordable apparels for all seasons: wintry as well as warm climate.
Having the kids occupied while you shop in peace.
Saving space when packing with ultra light-weight winter apparels.
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Formerly 'PrincessDanaDiaries', we renamed the blog with the addition of our baby boy. 'Life's Tiny Miracles' is a collection of our thoughts and reflections about parenthood. It also documents the beautiful and trying moments of everyday life - family, friendship, faith, food, travels, books and all other experiences that shape us, delight us, and help us appreciate life's tiny miracles.